About Us

The RIO FOUNDATION and RIO SERVICES

The Rio Foundation ('Rio') was incorporated as a Texas nonprofit corporation in 1996. In 2004 the Rio Foundation obtained its federal tax exempt status, as a 'nonprofit pubic charity'. The foundation also does business as 'Rio Services' and 'Rio Legal Services'. Rio's principal office is in San Antonio (Terrell Hills), Texas, and has branch facilities in Houston and South Padre Island, Texas.

The Rio Foundation provides 'alternative dispute resolution' ('ADR') services order to raise money for its charitable activities. The ADR services include two types of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs, one for employment disputes, and the other for commercial disputes. Rio also provides discount mediation services and mediators. (See Dispute Resolution Services. // This is a 'click on' item.)

The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of five (5) members, who serve without compensation. Rio has no employees; board members volunteer their time and money
to manage the foundation. [[ Ramon, we want a 'click here' for ‘Board of Directors - Members' ]]